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Your Child’s Rights: Behavior Problems in School

How Schools should manage poor behavior It’s no secret that kids don’t always act how adults want them to. Sometimes, when students don’t behave appropriately,

Hertog September 16, 2022

What are my child’s rights: 504 Plan

What are my child’s rights: 504 Plan What Must School Districts Consider at a 504 Meeting? Districts often ask a) what is the student’s mental

Hertog September 16, 2022

Do Children Have Rights in Private School?

Do children have rights in private school? Special Needs Children Have Limited Rights in Private School. Public schools (including charter schools) receive federal funding and

Hertog August 2, 2021

What’s the Difference Between General Ed and Special Ed?

What’s the difference between Special Ed and General Ed? This is a great question which parents are sometimes afraid to ask. The simple answer is

Hertog July 26, 2021

Get Comp Ed for COVID Learning Loss

Get Comp Ed for COVID Learning Loss What Is “Comp Ed”? Compensatory education is a legal concept that has been around for decades but has

Hertog April 16, 2021

How to Get an IEP Assessment

What is an IEP Assessment? Your Right to an Assessment Federal law (the “IDEA”) gives parents a right to a school IEP evaluation. That right

Hertog March 19, 2021

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Cassie Bohr

05/30/2024

Our experience with Allison for IEP advocacy and due process regarding our nonverbal daughter with autism has been overwhelmingly positive. Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for her dedicated participation in this process. Upon retaining Allison, she immediately began working diligently on our daughter’s case. We soon discovered that the situation was far more severe than we had initially realized. Throughout the process, Allison demonstrated empathy, support, and an unwavering passion for ensuring our daughter received the necessary services for her success. She took the time to thoroughly explain every detail to us, which significantly boosted our confidence during IEP meetings. Allison’s support extended beyond the technical aspects; she was a pillar of strength for us as parents, consistently checking in after we received difficult reports. We always felt supported, and she ensured we received updates on the case promptly. Her background as a special education teacher provided her with unique insights and an advantage that many special education attorneys lack. In negotiations, Allison was relentless and unafraid to call out any discrepancies. Her exceptional skills and determination have resulted in our daughter securing a much better placement. We are profoundly thankful for Allison’s efforts and highly recommend her services to any family in need of special education advocacy.

Sun J. Chung

08/07/2024

Allison fought for my son after the school district violated several federal and local laws. Allison was tough and did not back down against an aggressive attorney representing the district. She got my son the best possible outcome in his case. I cannot thank her enough for her excellent advocacy and getting my son what he was entitled to. Thank you so very much, Allison!

Sallie Weaver

04/24/2024

Ms. Alison Hertog is very knowledgeable about the LAUSD maze. One of the benefits is that she will discuss all possible options. She stays on top of your case to make sure you get what your child is entitled to. Her staff is consistently kind and responsive. In our case, which was complicated because of changing schools, she managed to get more for our family that we could possibly expect. She looked to the future and thought about the best options for my son's education. Thank you, Alison!

Ryan Rodriguez

04/30/2024

Allison Hertog represented my son and myself in a Due Process case against LAUSD. Throughout the entire process, Allison kept an open line of communication and worked extremely hard to get the result we wanted. Will continue to work with Allison on any future matters and recommend her to anyone in need of legal support.

Marina F

09/06/2023

If you're in need of legal assistance for your child with special needs, look no further than Allison. From the very first meeting, she demonstrated her ability to assess whether we had a valid case. It's evident that she is deeply dedicated to her work and ensures her clients are content with the outcomes. Navigating the complexities of dealing with the school district can be incredibly nerve-wracking, but Allison made the process remarkably stress-free. We had previously gone through a lawsuit with the district, and my expectations were not particularly high. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional handling of my son's case. Thanks to Allison's expertise, my son now receives the hours of support he rightfully deserves, and the district is actively working on providing him with a much-needed speech device. Allison's extensive knowledge and commitment to her clients are truly commendable, and I wholeheartedly recommend Making School Work. It's challenging to adequately express my gratitude in words, but thank you just doesn't seem sufficient!

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